Iconic Castle & Cultural Journey

On arrival in Dublin Airport reclaim your baggage and enter the Arrivals Hall. Here, you will meet your Irish tour guide (who is also your driver).
There will be two group transfers this morning between 0700 am & 1200 noon.
Enjoy the short transfer to your hotel in your air-conditioned mini-coach and look out for Irish landmarks on your way.

Check-in at your deluxe 4-star hotel is from 15:00 but the hotel will be able to store your luggage prior to check-in.
Take in your surroundings or go shopping at the famous O’Connell Street. We will supply you with a list of recommended optional activities or you can choose to relax and unwind in the hotel.

2 pm: Meet in the lobby for a drink and group introductions. It is time for a tour through Dublin with your friendly driver-guide!

First stop: EPIC Museum ., The Irish Emigration Museum is located in Dublin’s Docklands which covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries. It was designed by the London-based design firm Event Communications and was voted as “Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction” at the 2019 World Travel Awards.
No visit to Dublin is complete without a visit to the world-famous Guinness Storehouse. This in-demand tour includes a self-guided journey, allowing you to stay in your personal places of interest for longer. Finish the tour with a free drink at the unique 360 bar. Enjoy the unrivalled panoramic views of Dublin and the Wexford mountains.

A Welcome Dinner is organised at the hotel where you will have a chance to get to know some of the other members of the group.
Choose to relax and enjoy the hotel or head out to Temple Bar and enjoy the lively night scene on offer in Dublin.*

Wake up and enjoy a hearty Irish breakfast in Dublin, you will meet your tour guide in the lobby.
Enjoy the scenic journey to Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Here you get to enjoy one of the top tourist attractions in Ireland- The Titanic Experience. Uncover the myths and legends surrounding the world’s most infamous ship. Enjoy the Titanic centre and ship replicas. Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Explore the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.
Dining in the original drawing room The Titanic was created is up there on the unique experiences bucket list.
Complete your Titanic Experience with a visit to the world’s last remaining White Star vessel and RMS Titanic’s original tender ship – SS Nomadic! Walk the decks, explore the ship, and take a journey through over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history…
This is most definitely an unforgettable experience.

You’re staying in a luxury 4-star Hotel in Belfast tonight.

Choose to enjoy your luxurious hotel and explore the surrounding area, or we can arrange a famous Black Taxi Tour of the city for you. The people of Belfast take these intriguing private tours. Learn about ‘The Troubles’ and the Peace process that has helped unify a complicated nation. *

We head along the famous North Coast. Game of Thrones and Star Wars have recently filmed here due to the spectacular scenery.

First up, you will visit one of the top tourist attractions on the Island of Ireland-UNESCO World Heritage Site The Giant’s Causeway. Famed for its folklore and unbelievable rock formations, this popular destination attracts tourists from across the globe.
Learn about the mythology of this wonderful place at the visitor centre. Then take a hike along this amazing route and appreciate it in all its glory.
The Giant’s Causeway is a Designated Area of Outstanding beauty. After an action-packed day of hiking/ walking, sight-seeing and learning, you will make the return journey with a few stops along the way, including the historic Dunluce castle.
This coastal route was rated the ‘World’s Best Region to Visit’ in 2018.
Mark Rodgers will take you for a private tour. He is the recognised specialist tour guide and storyteller (Seanachaí) on the famous Causeway Coastal Route and spending time in his company is an experience in its own right. He guides and tells stories with pride and a passion that simply connects you to the journey. His skills and stories have been refined and passed down through his family for generations.
You will also take a tour at the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world- Bushmills, licensed in 1608. Take part in some whiskey sampling before heading back to the hotel.

Take time to check out the unique culture on offer in Belfast.

Enjoy your hearty breakfast.
You leave Northern Ireland today for Donegal on the famous Wild Atlantic Way.
There will be one stop on the way at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Immerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago.
Explore the thatched cottages and log cabins. Connect with costumed characters who will show you traditional crafts, tell you a few tales and maybe even share their delicious food.
Step aboard a full-scale emigrant ship to relive the challenges faced by many as they set sail for a new beginning in America.

Donegal Town was invaded by the Vikings in the 8th century. Dun na nGall (Irish) means fort of the foreigner. Explore a wonderful, historic town and imagine life in another way, in a very different time!

Four monks, known as the Four Masters, compiled and wrote the annals of the Four Masters between 1632 and 1636. The Annals of the Four Masters covers Irish history from 2242 BC to 1616 AD and remains one of the most important historical writings in Ireland.

O’Donnell’s castle, also known as Donegal castle, was built by the head of the clan, Red Hugh O’Donnell. They ruled the Kingdom of Tir Connail (Donegal) from 1200 to 1601. Explore the castle and keep a legacy alive by sharing their story.

Check into your charming 4* hotel in Donegal Town.

Take some time for gift shopping and exploring the area.
Tonight, we’re off to McCafferty’s Bar for the craic and a music session! This is one of the best pubs in Ireland.

Enjoy a full Irish breakfast.
You take off to Sliabh Liag, the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Standing almost 3 times higher than the cliffs of Moher, these cliffs are spectacular. Take the exhilarating boat trip beneath the cliffs. Spot our ocean wildlife and numerous caves – this is a truly unique experience.
Drive through Muckross Bay and marvel at the scenery.
If time permits, learn about Killybegs, the largest fishing port in Ireland.

You have time to check out some of the beautiful beaches in the area, including Silver Strand, and you’ll also spot actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s house- everyone wants a piece of Donegal!

It’s off to the Rusty Mackerel for lunch, which is an Irish experience in itself. This is the most authentic Irish bar you will find. Enjoy the delicious food and stunning scenery. This is also an excellent spot for an Irish music session!
Continue your fun-filled evening in Donegal Town and get chatting to locals about your adventure so far.

This morning after breakfast, you depart for a tour favourite- Glenveagh Castle and National Park. Take a guided tour of the castle and learn all about its colourful history. Outside, enjoy the expansive gardens and if you’re feeling energetic, take one of many sensational hikes!

Keep an eye out for red deer grazing and Golden Eagles soaring overhead!

At Midday have a delicious homemade lunch at the castle.
Take advantage of the Irish landscape at Doe Castle and the Poison Glen, capture unbelievable photos as you learn the story of real Ireland. Take in the sights of Gaeltacht Ireland.

Arrive at your final destination of the day, your 4* deluxe Donegal accommodation.

Enjoy the lively bars or have a drink by the roaring fireplace.

A traditional Irish music session is always on the cards!

You can say a fond goodbye to stunning Donegal this morning.
Take in the sights as you travel through the country toward the capital, Dublin. A two-hour drive lands you at the gates of the Castle. Discover Castle Leslie Estate, in County Monaghan, on 1,000 acres of the undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate. They have welcomed everyone from politicians to poets, ambassadors to ufologists to world-renowned celebrities.
Enjoy a walk on the grounds or take a horse ride around the beautiful estate.
It is time for a well-deserved lunch.
Choose from a range of eating options- Award-winning Snaffles restaurant, Conor’s Bar or Afternoon tea at the castle.

Then it is a 1.5-hour journey to Dublin.
Explore Trinity College. The “Trinity Tour” is a student-led guided walking tour of Trinity College Dublin, that gives you an authentic and living experience of Ireland’s oldest University. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College Dublin is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful university campuses. The guided tour gives an introduction to the book of Kells. The magnificent Book of Kells is the centrepiece of Trinity College’s Old Library & Long Room tour, a must-see for anyone visiting Dublin.

Enjoy dinner in your 4* city accommodation. Relax and use the hotel facilities or have a night on the town in Temple Bar. There will be plenty of lively pubs with Irish Trad sessions taking place.

Dublin Departure.
Enjoy your last morning at your Dublin hotel.

Have one last full Irish breakfast and check out from your hotel before or at 11:am. If required we can organise a late check out for an extra fee ( subject to availability)

Enjoy your last minute shopping and return home with stories of your wonderful adventures!

We hope you never forget your days with us and that a piece of Ireland goes with you.